Razorbacks rally to defeat Rebels

Ole Miss’ best effort of the season Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium was overshadowed by a third quarter that could be categorized as the team’s worst of the year. The Rebels, who lost 29-24 to Arkansas, played inspired football in the first half of their Southeastern Conference matchup with the No. 10 Razorbacks, jumping out to a 17-0 lead with 6:42 left in the second quarter. (more…) (October 24, 2011, Page 1B)

Despite big game, dropped pass by Moncrief stands out

Donte Moncrief had his best game as an Ole Miss Rebel on Saturday, hauling in a career-best five catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns.

His second score with just more than a minute remaining in the game brought Ole Miss within five points. (more…) (October 24, 2011, Page 1B)

No. 10 Hogs rallies, then holds on to top Ole Miss

BLOG: Good morning from sunny Oxford, Miss., where the Ole Miss Rebels are set to host No. 10 Arkansas for a 11:21 a.m. kickoff at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Today’s game will be televised on the SEC Network. (more…) (October 22, 2011)

Gross awarded All-America jersey

BATESVILLE — It’s not often that a high school program as dominant as South Panola has been the last 18 years has a first of any kind to publicize. For a program that has won nine state championships and seen countless players sign Division I offers and star at Northwest Mississippi Community College over the same period, it’s hard to believe that a Tiger hasn’t played in one of the top high school All-Star games in the nation. (more…) (October 20, 2011, Page 7)

Nutt saw some good things in ‘Bama loss

A 45-point loss to No. 2 Alabama may not look like it produced many positive points, but Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt said there were things his team did well despite the one-sided setback.

Nutt emphasized the way his team started the game that included driving 72 yards for a touchdown. He also pointed out the offense committed no penalties and that effort was better. (October 18, 2011, Page 8)

WR Melvin Harris dismissed from team

BLOG: Ole Miss junior receiver Melvin Harris was dismissed from the football team, coach Houston Nutt announced  prior to his weekly press conference earlier today. (more…) (October 17, 2011)

No. 2 Alabama pounds Ole Miss

Saturday’s 52-7 whipping at the hands of the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium wasn’t always hopeless and embarrassing for the Ole Miss Rebels.

There was a point early in the game that the Rebels actually led the Crimson Tide 7-0 thanks to a 59-yard pass play from Randall Mackey to Nick Brassell and a 1-yard touchdown run by Jeff Scott two plays later. (more…) (October 17, 2011, Page 1B)

Rebels lose Temple, Dorsey for season

Adding insult to the 52-7 loss to No. 2 Alabama Saturday, Ole Miss will be without two of its senior leaders for the remainder of the season.

Cornerback Marcus Temple was injured early during Saturday’s game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium with what Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt called a broken ankle, while defensive end Wayne Dorsey went down in the third quarter with a broken arm. (more…) (October 17, 2011, Page 1B)

GAME DAY: Alabama available now

This week’s GAME DAY: Alabama football tab will hit news stands today.

Included in the 16-page insert are articles on Randall Mackey, Ole Miss’ third starting QB this season, center Evan Swindall, receiver Ja-Mes Logan, cornerback Wesley Pendleton and linebacker Mike Marry. (more…) (October 14, 2011)

Nutt suspends four Rebels for ‘Bama

The difficulty of upsetting No. 2 Alabama on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium only increased for the Ole Miss Rebels Thursday when coach Houston Nutt announced four players would miss the game due to suspension.

Senior running back Brandon Bolden, senior offensive guard Alex Washington, junior center A.J. Hawkins and sophomore wide receiver Philander Moore will miss Saturday’s contest due to a “violation of team rules” Nutt said following Thursday’s practice. (more…) (October 14, 2011, Page 6A)